With the arrival of Mbappe, plus Bellingham and Vinicius, Real Madrid has three of the four most expensive players in the world today.

Before Mbappe came, Real Madrid had already won the La Liga and Champions League doubles. After Mbappe came, what would happen?

In fact, there was nothing to worry about. In the first round of the new La Liga season, the three 180 million euro men started at the same time against a relegation team, but no goal was scored. Real Madrid's starting lineup was worth 1.02 billion euros, while Mallorca's was only 51.7 million euros, and the final score was 1:1. With this momentum, La Liga and the Champions League may not be able to defend.

The world of football has never been a simple pile of numbers, nor is it an arena where the high or low value can determine the outcome. When Mbappe, wearing a white jersey, fought side by side with Bellingham and Vinicius on the green field, people were looking forward to a hearty victory and the conquest of the championship trophy again. However, the first round of the new season of La Liga poured cold water on this star-studded team.

After the battle between Guan Gong and Qin Qiong, the current Real Madrid may not be the opponent of the Real Madrid in the 2017-18 season.

The 2017-18 season of Real Madrid was a season of white legend. The "BBC" combination of Ronaldo, Benzema and Bale was invincible in the Champions League, and completed the unprecedented feat of three consecutive Champions League titles with overwhelming force. Ronaldo won the Champions League Golden Boot with 15 goals, Benzema and Bale also contributed key goals, and the tacit cooperation and powerful firepower between the three made any opponent daunting.

In contrast, although the current Real Madrid has a younger lineup and a higher total value, its performance in actual combat has not met people's expectations.

The reasons for this may be multifaceted. First of all, football is a team sport. Individual ability is important, but team tacit understanding and tactical execution are equally indispensable. The newly joined Mbappe needs time to get along with his teammates and find the best chemical reaction; while Bellingham and Vinicius have proven themselves in the La Liga, they also need to adjust their mentality and maintain stable performance in the face of higher expectations and pressure. Secondly, the opponents are also constantly improving. Although Mallorca's overall strength is not strong, there are often unexpected surprises and upsets on the football field, not to mention facing such a strong Real Madrid. Any team will try their best to fight for every point.

In addition, Real Madrid's own tactical adjustments and player status are also factors that cannot be ignored. Can Ancelotti formulate the most appropriate tactical system based on the team's current situation? Can the players maintain a good physical condition and competitive level in high-intensity games? These are key factors affecting the team's performance.

As for the comparison with the Real Madrid in the 2017-18 season, although the current team may be better in terms of value and paper strength, the charm of football lies in its unpredictability and infinite possibilities. The two teams represent different eras and styles, each with its own merits, and it is difficult to compare directly. If you want to compare results, we’ll see after the 2024-25 season!